{
  "id": 17801027,
  "title": "Windows 11 feature built in a flash by AI is impressive — but worrying",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/02/windows-11-feature-built-in-a-flash-by-ai-is-impressive-but-worrying",
  "topic": "ai",
  "section": "AI",
  "published": "2026-11-02T13:02:09.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "TechRadar",
    "slug": "techradar",
    "url": "https://www.techradar.com/computing/windows/windows-11s-new-internet-speed-test-was-built-in-a-flash-by-agentic-ai-which-is-both-impressive-and-worrying"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Microsoft has introduced a revamped internet speed test feature in Windows 11's preview, developed swiftly using AI and human oversight. According to Marcus Ash, Microsoft's VP of Windows Design and Research, the team moved quickly on this feature after receiving feedback, with an AI prototype ready within a day. The connectivity team then collaborated with partners to integrate the experience into Windows. Ash sees potential in AI for \"getting from idea to customer value faster\" without the \"AI slop.\" However, this approach has sparked controversy, with some criticizing the lack of human oversight and increased reliance on AI. Critics argue that this could lead to more bugs and job losses, despite Microsoft's transparency about its use of AI in development.",
  "summary": "Is Microsoft wise to be touting the benefits of AI in this way at the current time? I don't think so.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
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        "title": "ChatGPT's search wasn't good enough, so I built my own! YuGPT backs up ChatGPT/Codex history locally on Windows. I just improved its search. Store v2.02 / Free v1.02 https://yutakasan.11ya.net/winapps/YuGPT/",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/02/chatgpts-search-wasnt-good-enough-so-i-built-my-own-yugpt-backs-up",
        "published": "2026-11-02T09:17:55.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}